FAQ: What is a record or detailed record?

A record or detailed record includes information about a resource. The information included on the record page can depend on what type of resource (book, journal, article, video, etc.) is being described. Common information found in a record includes:

• Title
• Author(s)
• Journal Title (if applicable)
• Item/Document Type
• Subject Terms
• Summary/Abstract 
• Contents

Here is an example of a detailed record for a journal article in the Multi-Search or an EBSCO database:

Here is an example of a detailed record for an ebook in Ebook Central - ProQuest This link opens in a new window:

Here is an example of a detailed record for a print book in the Library Book Search: